Kennedia rubicunda

Dusky coral pea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Tribe: Phaseoleae
Genus: Kennedia
Species: K. rubicunda
Binomial name
Kennedia rubicunda
Vent.
Synonyms

Glycine rubicunda Curtis

Kennedia rubicunda (dusky coral pea) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, endemic to Australia. It occurs in the states of Victoria and New South Wales and Queensland.[1]

It is a vigorous climber which stems up to 4 metres in length and has oval-shaped leaflets in threes that are about 3 to 12 cm long.[1] Dark red pea flowers are produced in racemes from late winter to spring (peaking from October to December)[2] and are followed by pods.[1]

The species was first published in 1795 under the later rejected name of Glycine rubicunda (Dingy-flowered Glycine) by in Curtis's Botanical Magazine. In 1804 it was published under its current name by E.P. Ventenant in Jardin de la Malmaison.[3]

Cultivation

This plant is noted for its vigour and can be used to cover embankments or structures.[4] The species is adapted to a range of well-drained soils and adapts to positions with sun or partial shade.[5] It is resistant to drought and has some frost tolerance.[5] The species can be propagated by scarified seed or cuttings of semi-mature growth.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Kennedia rubicunda". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
  2. Morcombe, Michael (1991). Australia's Wildflowers (Réimpr. ed.). Sydney: The Book Company and Ure Smith Press. p. 26. ISBN 0725408731.
  3. "Kennedia rubicunda". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
  4. Greig, D. (1987). The Australian Gardener's Wildflower Catalogue. Australia: Angus & Robertson. ISBN 0207154600.
  5. 1 2 3 Bodkin, Frances (1991). Encyclopaedia Botanica. Australia: Cornstalk Publishing. ISBN 0207150648.
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